Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) refers to replacing the natural lens of the eye with a medically engineered intraocular lens (IOL). These lenses are designed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, in addition to presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision.
These lenses are the same as those used in laser cataract surgery, the highest volume and most proven surgery performed in the United States.
During RLE, your natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL), a clear, artificial lens designed to restore your vision. Different IOL types provide unique advantages tailored to various lifestyles and visual requirements.
Inland Eye Specialists provides an extensive range of IOL options, including:
The toric astigmatism-correcting lens enables patients to see clearly at a distance without needing glasses.
Multifocal and trifocal lenses are advanced lens technologies designed to minimize reliance on glasses following RLE surgery. Multifocal lenses divide incoming light between two focal points, enhancing both distance and near vision.
Trifocal lenses take this further by creating three distinct focal points for distance, intermediate, and near vision.
Extended depth of focus lenses deliver a complete range of vision by stretching light rather than splitting it. This technology provides patients with crisp distance and intermediate vision while reducing visual disturbances, and also offers functional near vision for reading.
The Light Adjustable Lens is the only IOL that allows post-surgical customization, giving patients confidence before their procedure and truly personalized outcomes. Following surgery, your eye doctor uses a series of comfortable UV-light treatments to fine-tune your lens prescription. Between sessions, you can experience and evaluate your vision adjustments in real-world conditions.
After achieving your optimal visual results, two final "lock-in" treatments permanently set your customized vision.
At your consultation with Inland Eye Specialists, your ophthalmologist will help you choose the best IOL for your lifestyle and vision needs.
Refractive lens exchange is often a great alternative to LASIK for patients with thin corneas, dry eye, or severe refractive errors. You may also be a good candidate for RLE if you:
To find out if RLE is the best choice for your vision correction needs, we invite you to schedule a consultation at Inland Eye Specialists. Your ophthalmologist will consider factors like your medical history, lifestyle, and visual goals to determine whether RLE is right for you.
Every service and procedure offered at Inland Eye Specialists allows you to experience the freedom that comes from clear vision. Our proficiency in the latest ocular technology, matched with over 35 years of experience, equips us to properly assess, diagnose, and treat your eyes.
Our medically trained staff includes board-certified surgeons, optometrists, and licensed optical specialists. These experienced practitioners utilize a wide variety of the safest, most advanced techniques to protect, restore, and enhance your vision.
Dr. Johnson, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who joined Inland Eye Specialists in 2012. He treats medical and surgical diseases of the eye, specializing in cornea, cataract, and LASIK/Refractive surgery.
As the director of our LASER Refractive Surgery Center, Dr. Johnson offers a diverse range of vision-enhancing options, including LASIK, Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), and Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) surgery, ensuring patients have access to a comprehensive array of refractive solutions.
Dr. Phillips, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing since 1995 and joined Inland Eye Specialists in 1999. He treats medical and surgical diseases of the eye and specializes in cataract surgery and refractive surgery.
He has given many presentations nationally and internationally, and has had scientific papers published in such prestigious journals as Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers, Ophthalmology, and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Sorenson, is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan where he graduated Cum Laude.
Dr. Sorenson is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, California Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Tri-County Eye Society. He has published numerous scientific papers in several prestigious journals and received many academic awards.
Dr. Tew, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing since 2000 and joined Inland Eye Specialists in 2004. He treats medical and surgical diseases of the eye and specializes in cataract surgery and corneal transplantation.
Dr. Tew is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association. He has given many national presentations and has published research in scientific journals such as Nature.
Dr. Donaldson, has treated a vast spectrum of diseases in people from around the world. He utilizes the latest technology and techniques to ensure optimum care.
Dr. Donaldson received multiple awards for teaching and excellence throughout the training. He has researched and published on topics from dry eyes to traumatic injury. During his final year of training, he was selected to be chief resident.
